Rangers vs. Capitals: Eastern Conference Semifinals

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 30: Marc Staal #18 of the New York Rangers pushes off against Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game One

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: Ryan Callahan #24 of the New York Rangers checks Roman Hamrlik #44 of the Washington Capitals in the first period of Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 28, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game One

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: Chris Kreider #20 celebrates his third period goal with teammate Michael Del Zotto #4 of the New York Rangers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Washington Capitals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 28, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game One

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers looks on during pre-game ceremonies prior to the start of Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 28, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game One

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: Ryan Callahan #24 of the New York Rangers controls the puck against Keith Aucoin #23 of the Washington Capitals in Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 28, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Two

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 30: Brad Richards #19 of the New York Rangers celebrates along with Rangers' fans after he scored a goal in the first period against the Washington Capitals in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Two

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 30: Players from the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals scuffle along the boards in the first period in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Two

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 30: Brian Boyle #22 of the New York Rangers fights for the puck against John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Two

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 30: Brad Richards #19 of the New York Rangers looks to pass the puck against the Washington Capitals in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Two

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 30: (L-R) Marian Gaborik #10, Brad Richards #19, Michael Del Zotto #4 and Ryan Callahan #24 of the New York Rangers celebrate after Callahan scored a goal in the third period against the Washington Capitals in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Two

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 30: Troy Brouwer #20 of the Washington Capitals attempts a shot on goal against goalie Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game Three

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: The New York Rangers celebrate after Marian Gaborik #10 scored the game winning goal in the third overtime period against the Washington Capitals in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Verizon Center on May 3, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game Three

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 02: Ryan Callahan #24 celebrates with Brad Richards #19 and Michael Del Zotto #4 of the New York Rangers after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Verizon Center on May 2, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game Three

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 02: John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals battles with Carl Hagelin #62 of the New York Rangers for the puck during the second period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Verizon Center on May 2, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game Three

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 02: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers makes a save against the Washington Capitals in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Verizon Center on May 2, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game Three

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 02: Mike Knuble #22 of the Washington Capitals battles with Henrik Lundqvist #30, Brian Boyle #22, and Ryan McDonagh #27 of the New York Rangers in front of the net during the third period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Verizon Center on May 2, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game Three

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 02: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers and Mike Green #52 of the Washington Capitals battle for the puck during the first overtime period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Verizon Center on May 2, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game Three

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: Brad Richards #19 of the New York Rangers celebrates after Marian Gaborik #10 scored the game winning goal in the third overtime period against the Washington Capitals in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Verizon Center on May 3, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game Three

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: Marian Gaborik #10 of the New York Rangers celebrates with his teammates after scoring the game winning goal in the third overtime period against the Washington Capitals in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Verizon Center on May 3, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Marc Staal and Marcus Johansson

Marc Staal #18 of the New York Rangers in action against Marcus Johansson #90 of the Washington Capitals in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Marc Staal #18 of the New York Rangers in action against Marcus Johansson #90 of the Washington Capitals in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Five

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Brad Richards #19 of the New York Rangers celebrates with teammate Ryan Callahan #24 after scoring a goal to tie up the game late in the third period against Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Five

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Marc Staal #18 of the New York Rangers celebrates with teammates Anton Stralman #32 and Derek Stepan after scoring the winning a goal in overtime against Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. The New York Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals in overtime 2-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Five

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Marc Staal #18 of the New York Rangers celebrates with his teammates after scoring the winning goal in overtime against Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals as Matt Hendricks #26 of the Washington Capitals slides to the ice after Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. The New York Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals in overtime 2-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Five

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Brad Richards #19 of the New York Rangers celebrates with teammate Ryan Callahan #24 after scoring a goal to tie up the game late in the third period against Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Five

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers skates to the ice prior to Game Five against the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Five

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Stu Bickel #41 of the New York Rangers checks Matt Hendricks #26 of the Washington Capitals in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Five

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Artem Anisimov #42 and Derek Stepan #21 of the New York Rangers celebrate as teammate Marc Staal #18 (Not Pictured) scores the winning goal in overtime against Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. The New York Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals in overtime 2-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game Six

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 09: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers drinks water during a stop in play against the Washington Capitals in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on May 9, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game Six

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 09: Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals battles for the puck against Dan Girardi #5 of the New York Rangers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on May 9, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game Six

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 09: Dennis Wideman #6 of the Washington Capitals and Mike Rupp #71 of the New York Rangers battle for the puck in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on May 9, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game Six

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 09: Brian Boyle #22 of the New York Rangers and Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals battle for the puck in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on May 9, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game Six

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 09: The New York Rangers celebrate after Marian Gaborik #10 scored a goal against the Washington Capitals in the third period of Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on May 9, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game Six

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 09: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals battles for the puck against Ryan McDonagh #27 of the New York Rangers in the third period of Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on May 9, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game Six

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 09: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals battles for the puck against the Carl Hagelin #62 and Stu Bickel #41 of the New York Rangers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on May 9, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game Six

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 09: John Mitchell #34 of the New York Rangers reacts after being hit with a high-stick from Jeff Halpern #15 of the Washington Capitals in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on May 9, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Seven

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 12: Goalie Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers celebrates after they won 2-1 against the Washington Capitals in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Seven

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 12: Marcus Johansson #90 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck against Ryan McDonagh #27 and John Mitchell #34 of the New York Rangers in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2012 in New York City. The Rangers won 2-1. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Seven

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 12: Michael Del Zotto #4 of the New York Rangers checks Matt Hendricks #26 of the Washington Capitals in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Seven

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 12: Mike Knuble #22 of the Washington Capitals attempts a shot against goalie Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Seven

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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 12: Michael Del Zotto #4 of the New York Rangers celebrates after he scored a goal in the third period against the Washington Capitals in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Seven

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 12: The New York Rangers celebrate with goalie Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers after they won 2-1 against the Washington Capitals in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers - Game Seven

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 12: Derek Stepan #21 of the New York Rangers skates with the puck against Mike Knuble #22 of the Washington Capitals in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2012 in New York City. The Rangers won 2-1. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)